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Kawerak, Inc.

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Serving Brevig Mission, Council, Diomede, Elim, Gambell, Golovin, King Island, Koyuk, Mary’s Igloo, Nome, Savoonga, Shaktoolik, Shishmaref, Solomon, St. Michael, Stebbins, Teller, Unalakleet, Wales, White Mountain
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Tribal consortium providing education, employment, family, cultural and natural-resource services in the Bering Strait region.

Source: kawerak.org

From the organization’s page · Kawerak's mission is to "Advance the capacity of our people & tribes for the benefit of the region."

Source: Organization’s page

Contact & hours

Phone

907-443-5231

Call Kawerak
Address

500 & 504 Seppala Drive; P.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762

Directions

Organization’s page says · 504 Seppala Drive, Nome, AK, United States, 99762 · source · Checked Oct 19, 2026

General email

contact@kawerak.org

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Website

kawerak.org

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Organization’s page

facebook.com/kawerak-inc-203159750079677

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Email by purpose

contact@kawerak.org · CONTACT INFO

Sources: kawerak.org 2 (checked Oct 19, 2026) · Organization’s page (checked Oct 19, 2026) · Official website (checked Oct 19, 2026)

Service area20

Brevig MissionCouncilDiomedeElimGambellGolovinKing IslandKoyukMary’s IglooNomeSavoongaShaktoolikShishmarefSolomonSt. MichaelStebbinsTellerUnalakleetWalesWhite Mountain

Source: kawerak.org

Posts mention3

ElimGambellNome

Communities named in their posts and events — not a declared service area.

Current notices1

Complete 5 in a row for a raffle entry, or go for a blackout to earn an extra entry! 📅 Submit your completed card by November 6, 2026 📧 EMAIL: wellness@kawerak.org Open to communities throughout the Bering Strait Region. Find the bingo card on kawerak•com/wellness or in the comments. You don’t have to work in prevention to be part of prevention. Notice when someone may need support. Connect with the people around you. Include someone who may need a place to belong. Teach/share a traditional skill, story, recipe, language, or something you know. Listen without judgment when someone needs to talk. These actions may feel small, but they can strengthen connection, belonging, culture, identity, and support. Substance use prevention doesn’t end when the month does. Keep connecting. Keep sharing culture and traditions. Keep modeling healthy ways to cope. Keep listening, including, teaching, and showing up for one another. Together, we can continue building on the strengths that help our communities thrive.

Posted Oct 26, 2026

Deadline Nov 6, 2026

    16 shares on the original post

    Upcoming events3

    Bering Strait Marketplace

    Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM AKST

    Old St. Joe's in Nome

    Hosted by Kawerak, Inc.

    Call (907) 308-8307Event details
    Trash Talk Tuesday Webinar

    Tue, Dec 29 · 1:30 PM AKST

    Nome

    Hosted by Kawerak

    Watch WatchEvent details
    Trash Talk Tuesday Webinar

    Tue, Feb 23 · 1:30 PM AKST

    Nome

    Hosted by Kawerak

    Watch WatchEvent details

    Services & programs19

    Kawerak Children & Family Services and Head Start

    Kawerak

    WhereP.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762

    Get form · Foster Care Application Get form · 2026–2027 Head Start Application Get form · Head Start Allergy Action Health Care Plan Get form · Head Start Change of Status Get form · Head Start Family Income Self-Declaration Get form · Special Meal Accommodation Medical Statement Get form · Head Start Medication Administration Record Get form · Head Start Medication Authorization Get form · Head Start Medication Checklist Get form · Head Start Medication Conference Get form · Temporary Custody / Guardianship form Get form · UPLC Summer Child Care Application Get form · Verification of Public Assistance Service informationDetails on OlenHub
    Kawerak child-care assistance and provider applications

    Kawerak

    WhereP.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762

    Get form · Kawerak Child Care Assistance Application Packet Get form · Child Care Application Amendment Get form · Child Care Background Check Release of Information Get form · Child Care Service Activity Assurance Log Get form · Child Care Service Employee Verification Get form · TARP Provider Health and Safety Assurances Get form · Kawerak Release of Information Authorization Get form · Child Care Provider Payment Certificate / Timesheet Get form · Child Care Provider Attendance Log Get form · State of Alaska Child Care Assistance Application Get form · Inclusive Child Care Application for Special Needs Children Get form · Tribal / Relative Provider Application Packet Get form · Relative Provider Responsibilities Form Get form · Provider tax withholding authorization Service informationDetails on OlenHub
    Kawerak employment, training and supportive services

    Kawerak

    Who can applyProgram-specific; many services require tribal enrollment, financial need or an employment/training plan.

    WhereP.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762

    Get form · Kawerak Direct Employment and Supportive Services Application Get form · Employment Verification Application Get form · Short Term Regional Training Application Get form · Vocational Training Program Application Get form · Heavy Equipment Training Application 2026 Get form · Kawerak Employment Application Service informationDetails on OlenHub
    Kawerak Vocational Rehabilitation

    Kawerak

    Get form · Vocational Rehabilitation Application Get form · KVR Authorization for Release of Information Get form · NSHC Behavioral Health Release of Information Get form · NSHC Medical Records Release of Information Service informationDetails on OlenHub
    Kawerak welfare assistance

    Kawerak

    Who can applyFrom Kawerak's page: a member of a federally recognized tribe, living in the Bering Strait Region, income eligible and without enough resources to meet essential needs. Nome Eskimo Community members and out-of-region tribal members living in Nome apply through NEC; Unalakleet residents apply through the Unalakleet IRA.

    WhereP.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762

    Get form · Burial Assistance Application Get form · Emergency Assistance Application Get form · General Assistance Application — new clients Get form · General Assistance Monthly Redetermination Get form · General Assistance Questionnaire Get form · General Assistance Health Provider Note Get form · Kawerak Work Search Form Service informationDetails on OlenHub
    Kawerak business, Katirvik and Native land requests

    Kawerak

    WhereTalialuk Building, first floor, Seppala Drive, Nome

    Get form · Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Application Get form · Business Credit Check Consent Get form · Katirvik Cultural Center Facility Rental Form Get form · Katirvik Cultural Center Gift Deed Get form · Land Management Information Request Get form · Death Report for Federal Probates Get form · Gift Deed Packet Get form · Advertised Sale Packet Get form · Negotiated Sale Packet Get form · Will Questionnaire Service informationDetails on OlenHub

    Sources: kawerak.org (last checked Sep 20, 2026 · Update pending)

    Jobs

    Official job list Official job list · Jobs · Vocational Rehabilitation

    Latest updates17

    Watch video

    Don't let a lack of wheels keep you from your vote! Kawerak's got you covered. Wheelchair accessible vehicle available! Call 907-443-5231 10am to 4pm or 907-434-0590 after 4pm. Rides will be from your location to the polls and back!

    Posted Nov 3, 2026

      2 reactions · 6 shares on the original post

      🔧Don't miss your chance to apply by November 2! Now is the time to sign up for Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance in Nome November 16-20! Instructors with Northern Industrial Training will be teaching students the basics when it comes to service on big machines. Eligible tribal members can apply and receive scholarship for the training and travel. Download the application on our website, kawerak•org/training. Still have questions? Call us at 907.443.4391.

      Posted Oct 28, 2026

      Closed Nov 2, 2026

        10 reactions · 10 shares on the original post

        Complete 5 in a row for a raffle entry, or go for a blackout to earn an extra entry! 📅 Submit your completed card by November 6, 2026 📧 EMAIL: wellness@kawerak.org Open to communities throughout the Bering Strait Region. Find the bingo card on kawerak•com/wellness or in the comments. You don’t have to work in prevention to be part of prevention. Notice when someone may need support. Connect with the people around you. Include someone who may need a place to belong. Teach/share a traditional skill, story, recipe, language, or something you know. Listen without judgment when someone needs to talk. These actions may feel small, but they can strengthen connection, belonging, culture, identity, and support. Substance use prevention doesn’t end when the month does. Keep connecting. Keep sharing culture and traditions. Keep modeling healthy ways to cope. Keep listening, including, teaching, and showing up for one another. Together, we can continue building on the strengths that help our communities thrive.

        Posted Oct 26, 2026

        Deadline Nov 6, 2026

          16 shares on the original post

          Photos & flyers27

          Departments & offices12

          Tribal Welfare Assistance

          Provides last-resort general, burial and emergency assistance for essential needs.

          Who it servesIncome-eligible members of federally recognized tribes in the Bering Strait Region lacking adequate resources.

          How to get helpUse the General Assistance, Burial Assistance or Emergency Assistance application linked here.

          Call Tribal Welfare Assistance · 907-443-4370 Service information

          Children & Family Services / ICWA

          Provides family case management, parenting support, child welfare and foster-care services.

          Who it servesChildren and families of Bering Strait Region Tribes.

          How to get helpFoster Care Application is linked on the program page.

          Service information

          Child Care Services

          Helps pay for child care and supports child-care providers.

          Who it servesLow-income families working, studying, training, job searching or doing subsistence activities; children needing protective services.

          How to get helpUse the Kawerak Child Care Assistance Application Packet.

          Call Child Care Services · 907-443-4358 Service information

          Head Start / Early Head Start

          Provides preschool, early childhood development and family support.

          Who it servesHead Start: children ages 3–4 in the region; Early Head Start serves younger children and expectant mothers.

          How to get helpComplete the linked 2026–2027 application; applications accepted year-round as space allows.

          Service information

          Higher Education

          Provides scholarships for college costs.

          Who it servesEligible tribal members of Bering Strait/Norton Sound accepted into accredited colleges full-time or part-time.

          How to get helpApply through MyCache, linked from the program page.

          Service information

          Direct Employment Assistance

          Provides a one-time grant for expenses when starting full-time work.

          Who it servesAI/AN tribal members age 18+, regional residents for 1 year, unemployed 3 months or underemployed, with financial need and a qualifying new job. NEC members apply to their IRA.

          How to get helpSubmit Employment and Supportive Services Application and required verification before the first paycheck; no prior DEA award.

          Call Direct Employment Assistance · 907-443-4358 Service information

          Vocational Rehabilitation

          Helps people with disabilities work, run businesses or pursue subsistence.

          Who it servesTribally enrolled regional residents age 16+ with a documented impairment affecting work who can benefit from rehabilitation.

          How to get helpUse the Vocational Rehabilitation Application linked here.

          Service information

          Tribal Affairs

          Supports tribal self-government and assists with tribal identification cards.

          Who it serves19 regional tribes; Nome ID service depends on the tribe having an agreement with Kawerak.

          ServesNome

          How to get helpRequest an updated ID from the village office or contact Nome Tribal Affairs.

          Service information

          Village Public Safety Officer Program

          Supports village law enforcement, search and rescue, fire protection and emergency response.

          Who it servesTribal communities served by the program.

          Service information

          Environmental Program

          Supports recycling, waste backhaul, contaminated-site work and tribal environmental programs.

          Who it servesRegional tribes and villages.

          How to get helpBrownfield Report Form is linked on the page.

          Service information

          Community Planning & Development

          Provides business planning, economic development and grant-writing assistance.

          Who it servesBering Strait communities, businesses and tribal governments.

          Service information

          Katirvik Cultural Center

          Preserves and shares Indigenous cultures, languages and heritage.

          Who it servesRegional communities and visitors.

          How to get helpVisit during public hours or call to arrange a private tour.

          Service information

          Sources: kawerak.org 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (checked Oct 12, 2026)

          Schedules

          Katirvik public hours

          Wednesday–Friday, 12pm–4pm; page says starting July 7 without a year. · 100 West 7th Avenue, Nome

          Sources: kawerak.org (checked Oct 12, 2026)

          Good to know

          • The website lists the communities in servesCommunities under Our Region.
          • General Assistance: NEC members and members of out-of-region tribes living in Nome apply through NEC; all tribal members in Unalakleet apply through its IRA.
          • The welfare page directs eligible households to state ATAP and heating assistance; these are distinct from Kawerak General Assistance.
          • Program groups: Community Services; Natural Resources; Employment Services; Educational Services; Supportive Services; Cultural and Regional Development.
          • Other listed programs: Child Advocacy Center, Emergency Preparedness, Transportation, Wellness, Eskimo Walrus Commission, Land Management, Marine Program, Reindeer Herders Association, Social Science and Subsistence Resources.
          • Also listed: Adult Employment, Internship, Native Employment Work Services, Short Term Regional Training, Youth Employment, Adult Education/GED/ESL, Vocational Training, Supportive Services, Eskimo Heritage and Tribal Legal Services.

          Sources: kawerak.org 2 (checked Oct 12, 2026)

          Official links

          Website · kawerak.org Organization’s page Jobs · Direct Employment Assistance Jobs · Vocational Rehabilitation Organization’s page

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          Sources & corrections

          • Official pages (kawerak.org)Read · Checked Oct 12, 2026
          • About the organization, from its pageRead · Checked Oct 19, 2026
          • Posts and event flyers collected by OlenHubRead

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